mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

RF Connect Promotes Rhatigan To Midwest Region Director Of Business Development

FARMINGTON HILLS - RF Connect announced Wednesday that Patrick Rhatigan has been promoted to Midwest Region Director of Business Development. He will be based in the Michigan headquarters and report directly to Jeff Hipchen, executive vice president of business development. The growth of wireless networks and the development of applications that take advantage of the

By |2016-08-04T15:05:03-04:00August 4th, 2016|Connected Tech, New Products / Contracts|

Enzo Life Sciences Launches New Cancer Detection Reagents

ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences has introduced a new line of cancer-detecting reagents and diluents supplied in a ready-to-use format. These products are offered as higher sensitivity and lower background improvements upon our existing product lines: POLYVIEW PLUS Detection Reagents, for antibody-based detection; and SAVIEW PLUS Detection Reagents, for streptavidin-based detection. POLYVIEW® PLUS HRP

By |2016-08-04T14:49:02-04:00August 4th, 2016|Life Sciences|

CloudTech1 University’s Next Showcase – Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery

TROY - Managed service provider CloudTech1 on Aug. 23 at Automation Alley headquarters will be discussing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. A disaster doesn't have to be a disaster.  Disasters happen. It is part of life. Hopefully you and your company never have to go through one. The key is preparedness. How do you prepare and

By |2016-08-04T12:58:12-04:00August 4th, 2016|Cyber Defense, News|

Northville Hosting 2016 Buy Michigan Now Festival This Weekend

NORTHVILLE - Come celebrate the Buy Michigan Now festival from Aug. 5 - 7 Friday, a weekend celebration of the state’s annual Buy Michigan Week. This family-friendly event includes tasty treats, street vendors, live music, and children’s activities, all highlighting Michigan-based businesses and Michigan-made products. Together we are revitalizing the economy, one product, one purchase,

By |2016-08-04T12:29:35-04:00August 4th, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, News|

4 LTU Professors Win $25,000 Grant For Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics Education

SOUTHFIELD - Four Lawrence Technological University professors have won a $25,000 grant from the National Fluid Power Association to bring problem-based and entrepreneurial-minded learning to fluid mechanics and thermodynamics education. The LTU team is led by principal investigator Liping Liu, assitant professor in LTU’s A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering. Other members are Robert

By |2016-08-02T19:59:34-04:00August 2nd, 2016|ESD, News|

M2 TechCast: Baker College Dean Outlines Cybersecurity, IT Training Available

ROYAL OAK - On the episode of M2 TechCast, Baker College’s Doug Witten, associate dean of computer information systems and advisor to the cyber defense team, outlines the cybersecurity and IT training available at the college.  Baker College offers IT programs at all its campuses, including three in the Detroit area. For the past eight

By |2016-08-01T21:48:27-04:00August 1st, 2016|M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Palmer Explains Workforce Intelligence Network

ROYAL OAK - On the segment of M2 TechCast, David Palmer from Workforce Intelligence Network, talks about its jobs available in IT and advanced manufacturing. WIN is a southeast Michigan collaborative effort between ten community colleges, six workforce boards and economic development partners. In the podcast, Palmer explains: What WIN does? What are the goals

By |2016-08-04T12:24:24-04:00August 1st, 2016|M2 TechCast, News, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Legal Tips For Entrepreneurs From Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker

ROYAL OAK - Dennis Barnes and Erica Fitzgerald are partners at the law firm of Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker in downtown Detroit. They appeared on M2 TechCast July 25 to provide entrepreneurs and startups with some solid legal advice. They explored the following questions: Many start-ups and small businesses are asked to sign preprinted

By |2016-08-01T21:09:55-04:00August 1st, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Wealth Management Specialist MacWilliams-Wolf Talks Longevity Planning

ROYAL OAK - On the segment of M2 TechCast, Wealth Management Specialist Jo-Ann MacWilliams-Wolf discusses longevity planning, and what she learned at the MIT Agelab and how it influenced her advisory process. MacWilliams-Wolf is a senior vice president, Investments, and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary for Raymond James. To listen to this podcast, click on https://soundcloud.com/podcastdetroit/m2-episode-43-raymond-james

By |2016-08-13T09:01:53-04:00August 1st, 2016|Entrepreneurs, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|

M2 TechCast: Buy Michigan Now Festival, Comcast Rio Olympics On-Demand TV Coverage

ROYAL OAK - On M2 (Squared) TechCast Monday Aug. 1 - yes that’s right it will be August already - Co-hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush will interview Lisa Diggs, the founder of Buy Michigan.Com, who will discuss the Buy Michigan Now Festival on Aug. 5-7 in Northville, an event that also doubles as the 10th

By |2016-07-29T19:39:56-04:00July 29th, 2016|M2 TechCast, New Products / Contracts, Podcasts|